Douglas County Commissioner James Cavanaugh J.D. is a fifth generation Omahan, graduate of Creighton University Law School, founder of the Cavanaugh Law Firm P.C. ,L.L.O. the oldest and largest Social Security Disability law firm in Nebraska and Principal of Cavanaugh and Associates a consulting and grant writing firm . Since 2015 Jim has served on the Douglas County Board, is chair of the Health and Human Services Committee and is a Trustee of the Douglas County Health Center and the Community Mental Health Center.
Jim is working on the pandemic recovery efforts of Douglas County which have assisted thousands of COVID impacted individuals, non profits and local small businesses . His current focus is on addressing our community mental health needs and helping small business' recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Jim will discuss two American Recovery Plan Act initiative proposals ; a Public Health Corridor on 42nd Street to provide needed mental health services to our community, and a restaurant assistance grant program to help locally owned restaurants deal with the economic impact of the COVID pandemic. Utilizing prudent public financing Jim has a proven record of providing improved public services with no tax increase. Jim believes that working together we can do better.
Recently, The Rotary Foundation Chair Heather Legge recognized Lisa Tonjes Moritz as Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International Foundation. Lisa has been a Rotarian for eight years and recently served as our club Secretary. Lisa used to be a branch manager for a bank for almost 9 years, she was known as the “go to” person for getting a plan in place for an organized branch and written compliance and marketing goals. Currently, she owns HOPE Organizing, a professional photo organizing company Lisa is a certified photo organizer. She volunteers her professional services to our club photo management.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition was created in memory of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary as a way to show appreciation for contributions to the Foundation's charitable and educational program. A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual who contributes $1,000 or in whose name that amount is contributed. Congratulations and thank you, Lisa on your Paul Harris Fellowship!
Recently, Rotary Director Sandy Lemke presented President Sean Connolly with the Rotary Club banner from Texas.
As a Rotarian, when you travel try to present our club banner to the President of the club you are visiting. As a courtesy, the visited club will give you their club banner. Rotary banner exchange is a tradition in Rotary. The next time you travel, please ask Yolanda our club banner so you are Rotary-equipped in your next visit to another city. To locate a club nearby while travelling, you may download the Rotary Club locator on your app store or a simple internet search will yield the same results. Remember visiting another club earns you an attendance credit.
Connecting with fellow Rotarians is made easy with club service. Plus you get attendance credit. It's a great deal! and if you are a new Rotarian, it counts toward your Red Badge requirements. You may sign up as Greeter, Virtual Greeter, Check-in/Registration, Navigator, and Invocator. Click here to sign up.
Pictured here are recent greeters Josh Todd & James Mackiewicz.
The recent detection of the vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 case in New York, USA, and isolates in several environmental samples collected in London are stark reminders that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere. It also highlights the importance of vaccination as the only form of protection against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases and the work that needs to be done in our communities to encourage the uptake of vaccines. Also, as the world gets closer to zero wild poliovirus cases, it is increasingly important to track all forms of the virus wherever they may appear, including in polio-free regions.
The U.S. is still considered low risk for paralytic outbreaks of polio due to the high level of vaccine coverage across the population. If a child has received the entire course of vaccines, the risk of becoming paralyzed by polio is negligible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 92.6% of children aged 24 months are fully vaccinated against polio, slightly below the 95% World Health Organization target. Read more, click here.
Rotarians are making a difference at Stephen Center. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Stephen Center partners with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty. Stephen Center has served the homeless and low-income in Omaha since 1984 through their three programs: Emergency Shelter, HERO Program and Transitional Living Program.
The Omaha Downtown Rotary partners with Stephens Center in serving hot meals to its residents.
Hardworking Rotarians at Stephen Center L to R: Lisa Tonjes Moritz, Steve McCollister, and Lisa's son future Rotarian Anderson
Here's a sneak peek of a weekly meeting at Omaha Downtown Rotary. It starts with a live concert with Jim Scott-Miller on the piano with certified singers, the Omaha Downtown Rotarians! Watch this video. You can feel the energy!
JIM CAVANAUGH
Recently, The Rotary Foundation Chair Heather Legge recognized Lisa Tonjes Moritz as Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International Foundation. Lisa has been a Rotarian for eight years and recently served as our club Secretary. Lisa used to be a branch manager for a bank for almost 9 years, she was known as the “go to” person for getting a plan in place for an organized branch and written compliance and marketing goals. Currently, she owns HOPE Organizing, a professional photo organizing company Lisa is a certified photo organizer. She volunteers her professional services to our club photo management.
Recently, Rotary Director Sandy Lemke presented President Sean Connolly with the Rotary Club banner from Texas.
Connecting with fellow Rotarians is made easy with club service. Plus you get attendance credit. It's a great deal! and if you are a new Rotarian, it counts toward your Red Badge requirements. You may sign up as Greeter, Virtual Greeter, Check-in/Registration, Navigator, and Invocator. 
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